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Find Out MoreAn unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. ring that was assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. in London in 1835. It is top quality of it’s type and is in the Rococco style with ornate curves and shell detail that was popular at the time. It has been enamelled in black on the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. and in the centre where an old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... has been pinched collet set. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is a reeded design. Inside the shank is engraved “Eliz Watson Ob (died) 23 aug 1836 Ad (aged)60”. There is also a glazed locket containing her woven hair. A wonderful and original ring that would be ideal for a collector
Assayed in 1835
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